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(618) 235-0892 or (800) 924-0096		 Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois
P.O. Box 831
Belleville, IL 62222
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Belleville, IL 62226
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Dating Bill of Rights

I have the right to:

  •  Ask for a date/refuse a date
  •  Suggest activities
  •  Refuse any activities, even if my date is excited about them
  •  Have my own feelings and be able to express them
  •  Say "I think my friend is wrong and his actions are inappropriate"
  •  Tell someone not to interrupt me
  •  Have my limits and values respected
  •  Tell my partner when I need affection
  •  Refuse affection
  •  Be heard
  •  Refuse to lend money
  •  Refuse sex any time, for any reason
  •  Have friends and space aside from my partner

I have the responsibility to:

  •  Determine my limits and values
  •  Respect the limits of others
  •  Communicate clearly and honestly
  •  Not violate the limits of others
  •  Ask for help when I need it
  •  Be considerate
  •  Check my actions and decisions to determine whether they are good or bad for me
  •  Set high goals for myself

 

  
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